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Originally Posted by Shaun @ Tru6
These threads just kill me. I have a 30 year old Craftsman that's on it's last legs so need another saw which I will use 2-3 times per year with a variety of cuts from wonderboard to plywood to 4x4s.
Based on this thread, researching a little last night, found the Skil saw worm, the Skil sidewinder and now Li ion saws, HD has some nice Dewalts which I swear by in corded angle grinders and reciprocating saws.
Don't want to spend $200 for a saw that I'll use 2-3 times a year so want to keep it at $150 max and $100 is better. I normally buy the best tools possible but for some reason I'm hesitant to go all out on a circular saw, no idea why.
All that said, recommendations?
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If you're considering a battery powered saw I'd advise against Dewalt. I use a 20v Max Li-ion Dewalt and it seems a bit gutless compared to my much older 18 volt Nicd Milwaukee. I don't use the Milwaukee much anymore because the battery is pretty much shot but I miss using it each time I get the Dewalt out.
Search CL for a Milwaukee with a chord. If you want a pic of the one I have abused for the last 20 or so years and it still keeps cutting, I'll post one.